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Recruiting Tid Bits........

bigredhawg

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Jan 19, 2008
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Belly Burt may can help with this, but a kid this staff is high on is Cody Robinson, I think the name is right, from Des Arc.

He is a kid that can come to camp and gain an offer. I think he has a really good shot at getting offered, better than the kid from Jonesboro.

He is tall, and a great frame with good speed. Could grow into a DE or play OLB. Reminds the staff a lot of Ryan Calender(who they love) and Brad Hefley.

I know Tim Harper coached him in the past, and know this kids character will be in good shape.

Also, on more of the scheme part of the game.
Coach K has pretty much taken over the role Paul Petrino had last year. Arkansas has watched a lot of UNLV and Nevada film this year. Also, the D has watched a lot of what Alabama and the old Tennesee staff(John Chavis) has done. Typical they pick some teams every year.

I look to see a whole lot of Pistol. Basically, you can't blitz it. If Mallett sees a blitz coming he simply checks to a Zone running play to the opposite side, we seal off the inside and you see a lot of those old Cedric Cobbs, Chris Chuckwuma, Fred Talley, Felix Jones chunck gains of 10 or more this year.

I think it is Ronnie Wingo's job to loose. Dennis has taken a step back IMO, and Ronnie has taken a step or two forward, with Knile Davis right on his heels. I really think that the year in the weight room being healthy will benefit Knile Davis more than any other player on the O.

Lance Ray will jump onto the seen this year. He has caught a lot of peoples eyes this offseason. I see him playing safety, or at least being on special teams. He may end up at WR, just depends on how some of the new guys look.

I feel if Byran Jones comes into shape, he moves ahead of DD Jones or Stadther. I see him being in the starting lineup by the years end. Don't know if that is a good thing or not, but DD Jones is in the DogHouse right now. I think he is going to be O.K. just kinda got the Big Head a little and some Freshman, homesick itis. Somebody find that kid a good girlfriend or something.

Back to Coach K. I think he will take over Paul's role in season as the scheme guy. Break down a lot of film, pick up some weaknesses and put in some plays. I know for a fact Garrick was hired to be the next OC when he took the job. I think that Coach K is the next OC when Garrick get a HC job.

Garrick's main priority on game Day is get Mallett where he needs to be. Watch him before and during games. Mallett ain't calling anyone in the booth, Garrick is in his ear from the time they run out of the tunnel. Garrick and BP's relationship is so good, that if Garrick sees something, he will tell Bobby, and they will check into something. Like Cobi Hamilton's two TD's against Miss State. both checked in by Garrick, go back and watch the film.

Paul Petrino was always watching film, and that is Coach K. When I asked who would be a better HC one day, I was told that it would definately be Coach K. They said that no one could stop their running game last year even with 8 and 9 in the box. I really believe that we will not miss Paul Petrino one bit in the scheming part of things. Also, believe that on staff we have 3 of the top 10 offensive coach's in the SEC, probably the nation.

Garrick McGee will be a great HC one day no doubt. All of that being said about Coach K, I think we run on everyone next year, and I have no doubts. Klenakis is not going to be a great recruiter, but will definately make up with his offensive mind. Reminds me of Shannahan when he was with Dallas in their HAY DAY.

About Paul P, I will say we will definately miss his recruiting, love for the game, he loved practice, and most importantly............There probably is not as good a WR coach in the country. That was his forte, he will have had a part in 4 Arkansas WR going to the league. Childs, will probably go out after this year if he gets his speed where it needs to be, Adams, Jarious Wright, best route runner we have. Jarious is absolutely loved by every scout that has been at practice. They see him as a Steve Smith, Carolina. Also, Cobi Hamilton, I think will leave as the best WR out of the bunch. You might as well put Marquel Wade on that list. I know that Dennis Johnson is the best KR ever stat wise at the UA, but his job is not safe. Marquel Wade is like Percy Harvin and may be better than Joe Adams with the ball in his hands. I am serious, that kid will take 25 catches away from the best WR crew we have ever had next year.

Out of all the guys coming in on O, Wade has the best chance to play early, at a position that we are loaded at. He is that good. Also, if Uekman is there strength wise, he slides in there to play a lot with GRAGG and DJ.

Going to be a great season, I am scrambling looking for a job, just so I can order season tickets. IS THAT WRONG? Where are my priorities?
This post was edited on 3/3 9:36 AM by rosshawg
This post was edited on 3/3 2:42 PM by rosshawg
 
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